01/07/2019 - Recycling - Do's and Don'ts

Ever wonder what you should and should not be recycling?

Here is a helpful document link to your curbside recycling:

http://www.villageofclinton.org/component/jdownloads/send/17-permits-applications/516-recycling-republic

10/15/2018 - 2018 PFAS Drinking Water Testing Results

The Village’s drinking water was recently tested for PFOS and PFOA and both contaminates were not detected in the water. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has begun a statewide initiative to test drinking water from all schools that use well water and community water supplies. The test is looking for a group of manmade chemicals called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). MDEQ is taking this precautionary step of testing these drinking water sources to determine if public health actions are needed.

It is not uncommon to find low levels of PFAS in drinking water supplies, as PFAS can be found in fire-fighting foams, stain repellants, nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food wrappers, and many other household products. They do not break down in the environment and move easily into water.

The EPA set a Lifetime Health Advisory (LHA) level for two PFAS in drinking water, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). The LHA level is 70 parts per trillion (ppt, equal to 70 ng/L) for PFOA and PFOS combined, or individually if only one is present. The EPA has not set health advisory levels for other PFAS compounds. The State of Michigan is using 70 ppt for decision making purposes.

The Village of Clinton was tested by AECOM, MDEQ’s contractor. The test results can be found on the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team website, www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse or the Village’s website at http://www.villageofclinton.org/government/utilities-departments/water-department. The results show that there were no PFOA and PFOS detected in the Village’s drinking water.

06/29/2018 - Fireworks Ordinance

Prohibition on use of consmer fireworks

Sec. 26-107. - Prohibition on use of consumer fireworks.

(a) No person shall ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks within the Village, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. of the day preceding, the day of or the day after a national holiday consistent with Section 7(2) of Act No. 256 of the Public Acts of 2011 except that on New Year's Day no person shall ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

(b) No person shall ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks within the village while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance at any time.

You may read more of the ordinance at the following link:

https://library.municode.com/mi/clinton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26FIPRPR_ARTVCOFI

06/21/2018 - 2017 Drinking Water Quality Report

Village of Clinton

2017 Drinking Water Quality Report

The annual water quality report for Clinton is available for viewing. The annual report concludes the Village’s water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. Copies will not be mailed out to individual customers, but can be picked up between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Village Office, 119 E. Michigan Ave. The report can also be viewed online at:

http://www.villageofclinton.org/government/ordinances-plans/village-water-reports

For more information, contact Matt Dorr, DPW/Water Operator, at 517-456-7494 x216

05/18/2018 - Noxious Weeds and Grass & Weed Height

Sec. 22-57. - Noxious weeds prohibited.

No owner or occupant of any lot, within the village shall permit on such lot, or upon any sidewalk or portion of a street adjoining such lot, any weeds, including but not limited to ragweed, Canada thistles, burdocks, crab grass, wild growing bushes, milkweeds, wild carrots, daisies, or deleterious, unhealthful growths, or other noxious matter, that may be growing, lying or located on such lot, or permit any growth which, in the opinion of the village manager, or his/her designee are a fire hazard, obstructs the clear vision of a driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise detrimental to the health or appearance of any neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 7 of 2003, § 3, 12-1-03)

Sec. 22-58. - Grass and weed height

Any such weeds or grass of any nature, which attain a height of six inches are declared to be a noxious weed and a public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 7 of 2003, § 4, 12-1-03)

05/04/2018 - Swimming Pools - Ordinance & Permit Requirements

Swimming Pools - Ordinance & Permit Requirements

Please be reminded that a permit is required for any swimming pool that is capable of holding over 24" of water. This includes, but is not limited to, in-ground and self rising and hard sided above ground pools.

Here is a link to the Village ordinance on swimming pools:

https://library.municode.com/mi/clinton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH66ZO_ARTVSURE_S66-319SWPO

Here is the link to the permit:

http://www.villageofclinton.org/component/jdownloads/send/29-building-department-forms/448-building-permit-short-form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

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